Dan Gould

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I forgot to take credit - I turned on the Dodgers in the middle of the homer inning, saw #2 and #3 and when #4 was confirmed foul, knowing Lance Lynn's issues this year, I said to my wife, watch, he'll give up another anyway and next pitch ... gone. <green obnoxious smiling emoji here>

But I just read Scherzer is a strong possibility to return! That could be awesome if he's the guy he was for 8 starts after the trade deadline.

Cord-cutting is going to kill the gravy train of huge rights deals for major sports. That was the purpose of the latest battle between Disney and Spectrum over fees. If ESPN was hugely profitable, Disney wouldn't be trying to sell it. And all the streaming services are failing to deliver profits, too. Cable companies were the cash cows 10 years ago with millions of non-sports fans not even knowing that their $120 cable bill included $20 or more for sports networks they never watch. (We switched to a company that my sister-in-law found and pay $50 every six months and I get every MLB broadcast and could if I wanted watch every NHL, Basketball and NFL broadcast too. Hiccups with streaming is a small price to pay against that bargain.) Regarding the results in MLB to date I am with Jim, I wish Houston was bounced first over LA (and seems likely, the Braves) but with them still in I fear another championship is in the cards. Really need the Rangers to bring it, and I guess the Phils as back up.

I always thought utilizing the bowl structure for a tournament made sense - (as in, all games in January or January/February) but count me out for the idea that a 2 loss team could make it to the National Championship. If it were limited to 1 loss teams then nobody is on the outside looking in.

Has there been a decision to go to 8 or 16 teams? I actually thought top 4 facing off meant being crowned National Champion meant a little bit more and not having teams on the outside with legit claims bitching anymore (though anywhere you draw the line, you get teams on the outside looking in). So, mark me down for four team playoff but I think I'd draw the line at 16 teams or 8 teams.

It was about money from the start of setting up divisions. This is just one inevitable probably-not-final outcome.

Glad the Rangers finished it and get to rest a little - no muss no fuss. Hoping Minnesota makes them go 5 as I imagine it takes Verlander out of game 1 of an ALCS if Houston advances. And very curious to see how the NL goes from here ... but probably not curious enough to watch much or any of the games.

I still like the Phil's chances coming home for two. That park gets incredibly loud, I am told. (I turned on the game and saw the homerun in the 7th, and flipped back right after the game winner in the 8th, but didn't anticipate such a finish and stayed away from TBS after that.)

I got a copy of that record probably about a year ago. Very strong backing for the unknown leader. Definitely enjoyable though I want to say that Sharpe doesn't play on all tracks.

Not pretty but if you build a six run lead it's really hard to blow in one inning. The O's needed to do what they did a second time to actually matter.

I didn't have three road wins on my bingo card for last night, but shaking up the expectations and making the favorites work for it would be a nice thing to see.

Ouch. I tried to keep it not personal but here you go with the dagger in the heart. 🤔 What's this, a bullpen game that the Rangers give up only one run over the last 6? And on the road?

I have to admit I don't expect too many hits on one of Tim's BFTs as his ears are so much wider than mine but if I jump in with my comments, good, bad or ugly, maybe he'll return the favor come January. Track 1: The backing was OK but I wish something else was the main soloist over it. A trumpeter here might have made this more appealing to me. Track 2: This is much more in my wheelhouse ... I always fail to ID Clark Terry so I've decided to go with him. Track 3: OMG two in a row! Jackie McLean from the part of his BN career that I enjoy. Track 4-5: Not for me. Track 6: A good 'un; no guesses but I preferred the trumpet to the tenor. Track 7: Not an instrumental combo I look for ... Track 8: I feel like these are good players (trombone and trumpet) stuck recording in the style of the day - fusiony/electronic - and a style that thankfully stayed in that era. I am certainly uninterested if anyone is trying to recreate it now. Track 9: Not a piano trio that holds my interest. Track 10: pretty but no guesses. Track 11: Pseudo Trane and honestly Don't Know Don't Care doesn't express my distaste. Is there a story being told here? I don't hear one that is for sure. Track 12: Hrmmmm. I couldn't help but dig the groove. I didn't want to like it but sort of can't help myself. So ... mark me down for 2 and 6 and to a far lesser extent #12. Thanks!

Well that worked out perfectly then, the Brewers are out and my friend at the 'O' isn't bothered by it. (Insert old Green Laughing Smilie here) Elon doesn't like your link.

That's hard to see as a Mosaic given their reliance lately on the tried and true sellers.

And Shakira is a lot easier on the eyes then the monstrosity who came up with that other tune. Take this Job and Shove It was a hell of a lot catchier.

what is this the Spanish version of WAP?

I am not a fanatic about his playing myself which is why I am not so excited as some about this release ... if I get it will be because of Wynton Kelly.

Wow that is a shocker, first Tampa Bay can't sustain their lead against the Orioles and ultimately ignominiously bounced in two games at home. I withdraw my comment before and declare that my team for the duration is the Rangers, if only to make sure Jim learns that I am the supreme home team pessimist on this board and he needs to lighten up and enjoy the ride. (Insert old green smily here)

it's certainly true nobody respects the Twins given both their history in playoffs and winning such a lackluster division. Would be interesting to see them surprise people and go deeper into the playoffs.

I have no dogs in the hunt any longer but all the teams I don't want to win lost yesterday, so there's that: Marlins, Brewers, Toronto, Tampa Bay. We'll see if the winners can get one more done in the next two.

Winning 2 of 3 on the road against a team with a ridiculous home record is going to take luck. Get past them and anything can happen, IMO.

@cliffpeterson Thanks for that list.

Pretty sure in NY they are called rats with wings. I don't know if I could have stood still with the wings flapping just off my shoulder. Griff must have had a greater tolerance than me.